Starting at 1:00 p.m., the tempature is 35degrees the temperature changes −4 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Write and solve an equation to find how many hours x it will take to reach −1°F.
y=-4x+35
So....
-1=-4x+35
Subtract 35 from each side
-36=-4x
Divide each side by -4
9=x
It will take 9 hours